Friedrich Merz assumes office as Federal Chancellor of Germany; PM Modi congratulates him
Friedrich Merz assumed office as the Federal Chancellor of Germany on 6 May 2025, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him, saying he looked forward to further cementing the India–Germany Strategic Partnership.
Summary
Friedrich Merz assumed office as the Federal Chancellor of Germany on 6 May 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations in a post on X the same day and said he looked forward to working together to further cement the India–Germany Strategic Partnership.
Key facts
- Date
- 6 May 2025
- Person
- Friedrich Merz
- Office
- Federal Chancellor of Germany
- India link
- India–Germany Strategic Partnership
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
Friedrich Merz assumed office on 6 May 2025 as the Federal Chancellor of which country?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Germany
Merz assumed office as the Federal Chancellor of Germany; PM Modi referred to the India–Germany Strategic Partnership.